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Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 699 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Half Moon Bay, California
  • Half Moon Bay State Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Half Moon Bay Golf Links
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Half Moon Bay

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Half Moon Bay vacation home, you'll be steps from BHRS Coastside Clinic San Mateo County and Coastside Clinic. Elmar Beach and Half Moon Bay State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Half Moon Bay Golf Links - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Miramar Beach - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay - 10 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Hayward Park Station - 26 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Flying Fish Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay

The Mill Rose Garden Cottage- come stay in a peaceful garden setting, situated just 2 blocks off the heart of the historic Old Town district of Half Moon Bay with easy walkability to award-winning restaurants, boutique shops, galleries, farmers market, festivals and so much more! It is also a short bike ride or slightly longer walk (1 flat mile) to the pristine beaches and coastal trail where you can ride or walk south towards the Ritz or north towards Pillar Point Harbor/Mavericks. We offer electric bike rentals to make this a pleasant and leisurely experience. After your daily coastal adventures, relax in the brand new (Oct 2022) hot tub and/or head downtown for a drink and/or appetizers, or enjoy an afternoon tea in the front garden and make your own appetizers in our well-stocked kitchen. No parking problems, we have plenty of street parking.

HOUSE AMENITIES

• Located 28 miles south of San Francisco and 36 miles northwest of Silicon Valley on the beautiful California Coast in the quaint and walkable downtown area of Half Moon Bay.

• Hot Tub in yard

• Private entry and driveway parking for up to 3 cars

• Pets considered only with prior approval and fee

• The property is one level with 2 bedrooms

• Sun-filled living room, with garden view

• Master bedroon has one king bed with black out curtains

• Bedroom two has a comfortable queen bed with black out curtains

• Queen-sized sleeper sofa in living room

• Full Kitchen, Washer & Dryer

• Internet Streaming T.V.

• High-Speed WiFi throughout the house

• Easy access the Pacific Coast Highway 1 and the surrounding coastline


LOCAL AMENITIES

• Golden sand beaches are open along with open space and trails

• Local restaurants are open and offer take-out and open patio dining

• Quick and easy walk to the beach, the California Coastal Trail, and open space parks

• Easily access the multi-use paved California Coastal Trail

• Giant Redwoods nearby at Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve

• World-class golf nearby at the Half Moon Bay Golf Links

• Huggable baby goats at Harley Farms

• Guided horseback riding right on the beach

• Walk to and explore the golden sand Miramar, Half Moon Bay State Beaches

• Surfing, Kayaking, Biking, Golfing, Hiking, Trails & Grocery Stores all nearby

• Close to Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, and SFO International Airport

• Uber & Lyft is easy and convenient


CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CLEANING : The Charming Garden Cottage enhanced professional cleaning and sanitation process has been certified to minimize the spread of harmful pathogens. Our cleaners have expert-backed training on disinfecting, PPE, and current cleaning protocols. The property has received a cleaning certificate and I.D. which provides guests with verification that our properties are up to date on critical cleaning method guidelines from WHO, CDC, OSHA, and the FDA. #p1p211dh


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Property manager

Andreia

Languages

English, German, Portuguese

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1070 sq ft (99 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 02405236

Property is also known as

102009

Charming Garden Cottage- steps to historic Old Town Half Moon Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janeen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was fine. It was clean except some ants on the counter. Also went in hot top only 92 degrees.
We enjoyed our stay - went to some beaches. It was clear blue skies. Our dog enjoyed your back yard. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G., REDWOOD CITY, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice break in our routine
Enjoyed our stay in Half Moon Bay. The cottage is in a great location for shopping, restaurants, and walking. The property is well maintained, comfortable, and had everything we needed. It will be our first choice on our next trip to Half Moon Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda w., Kentfield, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Giorgi girls on adventure
My sister and I had a wonderful time in Half Moon Bay. The home was spotless, everything you would need in the kitchen to cook a meal and the beds were super comfy.The host was super attentive and responded very quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles E R.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

BEVERLY S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage and prime location
The cottage was pretty clean and comfortable with plenty of room for your belongings. Very short walk to Main St.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krysta B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Rental
Easy walk to downtown for shopping and dining. Cute unit. Very clean. Property managers would quick to fix problem. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage
The cottage was so cozy and charming, especially since we were there during an atmospheric river. The furnishings have an old world feel and it is perfectly located a few blocks from downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cozy getaway
Stayed here with 2 of my friends for a cozy girls weekend. We loved it! Such a great location — walking distance from the main street and plenty of parking. Also just a few minutes drive from the beach. We cooked dinner in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoyed the hot tub. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breton P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage on a quiet street a block from town center
Cool place. Everything as advertised. It was a 3 minute walk from the cottage to the little Main Street area with restaurants etc. Cottage itself was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
The house was so cute and comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit very much! This property is so close to Main St it was great to walk into town many times during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A great experience!
We felt very much at home. The house is clean and well-furnished. It was great to be within walking distance of the shops and restaurants on Main Street in Half Moon Bay. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming little house
The house is lovely. Fenced in back yard for a pup. Very clean and well designed. You can walk to downtown but it is quiet when you are in the house. Will go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron R.

nice place!
Small place but comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday and wedding celebrations
Very nice. Quality amenities. Close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kris n.

Liked: Cleanliness
girls trip
This house is very warm and charming.Well stocked on everything you need.Great location.We rented kayaks at the Half moon bay kayaking co.We rented e bikes and the company was 1 block away.Great locations to shops and restaurants. shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Needed to beat the Sacramento heat. Came to HMB for one night. House was perfect. Walking distance to everything. Backyard had all the essentials for an evening of hot tub and fire pit. Kitchen was fully stocked with cups, dishes, beach towels, etc. Already recommended the place to family for a fun getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
We had an issue being accidently booked for 2 different places. We still have 3 charges on our card instead of 2.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blanca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Cute place for a weekend stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Gathering Place
Our close group of girlfriends had a weekend of connecting and relaxing at the cottage. We enjoyed cooking, eating, soaking in the hot tub, and chatting around the fire. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

george m.

Liked: Cleanliness
terrific location of cozy retreat
fantastic location - 2 blocks to the main street festivities that half moon bay offers... fully stocked rental and very comfortable beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay
Our Half Moon Bay stay was just what we had hoped and this cottage helped make it just right. Very clean with everything we needed and a very easy walk to town or down to the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We really enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean and well decorated. We had everything we needed except ice. I would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
HMB cottage
Great location. The property was in great condition.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024